Ybor City

Tampa

Ybor City
Ybor City showing signage
Ybor City
Ybor City showing signage as well as a family
Ybor City featuring heritage elements

Learn about the diverse history of Tampa’s enthralling Latin Quarter and find out why it’s known as the Cigar City.

Ybor City is a fascinating district full of historic sights, with an intriguing past entwined with immigration from Spain, Italy and Cuba. Its cosmopolitan nature and cigar industry have made this a bustling neighborhood, earning it the status of Tampa’s Latin Quarter. Explore the museums and galleries for a glimpse into the region’s eclectic past and present.

Make your way along the enchanting streets of the district, which is designated a National Historic Landmark District. Browse the various shops and restaurants along the 7th Avenue commercial street. Come to 7th Avenue at night to catch live music at The Orpheum.

Embark on a walking tour of the neighborhood for a comprehensive overview of its main sights. Visit the Cigar Museum and Visitor Center to learn about the district’s entrepreneurial beginnings. The last cigar factory still in use is the J.C. Newman Cigar Company, which has a small museum and a cigar shop. Take a guided tour of the building and gaze up at its iconic clock tower.

The guides will inform you about Don Vicente de Ybor, after whom the city is named. Hear how he helped to develop the neighborhood and its cigar factories. Dotted around the district are old social clubs that were built to preserve the cultural identities of the Spanish, Italian and Cuban immigrants in the late 19th century. Visit the Circulo Cubano de Tampa, which still operates for special events today.

See the range of historic buildings decorating the streets of Ybor City. Enjoy some Cuban toast and coffee from the array of traditional cafés and bakeries here.

Ybor City is in the northeastern part of Tampa in the western part of central Florida. Ride the TECO Line Streetcar System to the district and get around via the trolley. See nearby sights, including Myrtle Hill Cemetery, the Channel District and Palmetto Beach.


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Top hotels in Ybor City

Hotel Haya

Hotel Haya

4 out of 5
1412 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,629 reviews)
"Fantastic property and rooms and the Haya Staff are pleasant and all out wonderful."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Hotel Haya
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1301 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL
The price is P6,248 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
P6,248
P7,234 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free cruise terminal shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Unbeatable location, clean rooms"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown
Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore

Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore

4 out of 5
2225 N Lois Ave, Tampa, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,427 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P5,427
P6,160 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,028 reviews)
"Close to Tampa Airport with fast shuttle service to the airport."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

4 out of 5
2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL
The price is P9,693 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P9,693
P12,941 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,028 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5303 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P7,701 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P7,701
P8,741 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,071 reviews)
"Stayed 6 nights. The hotel rooms are peaceful and very clean allowing for a good night sleep. The pool area is also lively for a little fun with a poolside bar. Very clean and in a great area. The hotel staff are amazing which made the stay even better. This will be my go to hotel. Single female ..."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Westin Tampa Bay

The Westin Tampa Bay

4 out of 5
7627 W Courtney Campbell Cswy, Tampa, FL
The price is P9,154 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
P9,154
P10,390 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

The Westin Tampa Bay
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Downtown Tampa

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East Tampa

While East Tampa might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Orpheum and Ritz Ybor.

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